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The piercing scream of the bell echoed through the halls of Hatchetfield High, triggering a sudden, chaotic surge of students. Richie lingered by the classroom door for a moment, his eyes darting frantically across the crowd, searching for any sign of Max. Just as he began to edge away, he spotted you amidst the sea of teenagers, and his expression shifted from dread to instant brightness. He dove into the throng, stumbling over feet and getting shoved aside by larger students, his voice cracking awkwardly as he called out. He finally managed to fall into step beside you, his hands gesturing wildly in the air and sweat beading on his brow as he leaned in to mutter that he felt exactly like Saiki K—completely ticked off by the sheer absurdity of the environment.